Training future leaders in research ethics in Africa
Official title: South African Research Ethics Training Initiative (SARETI) Leadership Program
Funded at University of Kwazulu-Natal · NIH-10745326 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The SARETI Leadership Program is designed to help a group of African scholars who are already knowledgeable about bioethics or research ethics become even better at improving health research and making sure it benefits communities, by giving them hands-on training and real-world experience in tackling ethical challenges.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kwazulu-Natal NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durban, South Africa) |
| Project start | March 15, 2020 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $243,694 |
| NIH project number | 5D43TW011240-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10745326 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are African individuals with a Master's degree in research ethics or bioethics, or equivalent qualifications with relevant publications.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without a background in research ethics or bioethics, or those not based in Africa, may not benefit from this program.
What this research studies
The SARETI Leadership Program aims to provide advanced doctoral training in research ethics for a select group of African candidates with a background in bioethics or research ethics. This program will enhance their skills in improving health research systems, ethics review processes, and maximizing the social value of research in Africa. Candidates will participate in a rigorous selection process and engage in workshops that expose them to real-world ethical challenges in health research. The initiative seeks to cultivate a new generation of leaders in research ethics who can contribute to both local and international scholarship.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality and ethical standards of health research in Africa.
How similar studies have gone: This program builds on the successful SARETI Masters program, which has been running since 2002, indicating a proven track record in training leaders in research ethics.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kwazulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wassenaar, Douglas R — University of Kwazulu-Natal
- Study coordinator: Wassenaar, Douglas R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.